thin-skinned

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thin-skinned (comparative more thin-skinned, superlative most thin-skinned)

1. (idiomatic) Overly sensitive to criticism; quick to take offence; irritable; touchy.

   She's rather thin-skinned when it comes to comments about her work.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see thin,‎ skinned.

   You must handle thin-skinned fruits carefully to avoid bruising them.

• thick-skinned

• thin-skinnedness